Top 23 Director of purchasing Jobs in Gaithersburg, Md

Director, Supplier Development
AstraZeneca —Gaithersburg, MD
- $145,000 - $218,000 a year
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
4d
Director of Food and Beverage Purchasing - Northwest Stadium
Levy Sector —Hyattsville, MD
- $97,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
EagleBank —Bethesda, MD
- $125,961 - $215,933 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Finance
- Health savings account
- 401(k) 4% Match
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Director of Supply and Trading
Apex Petroleum Corp —Gaithersburg, MD
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Associate Executive Director of Procurement Policy, Compliance, Innovation, and Engagement
US Executive Director, Office of Acquisition, Logistics and Construction —Washington, DC
- $151,661 - $228,000 a year
- Online Application
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- Pass drug screening
- Bachelor's degree
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Director, Procurement Center of Excellence
Fannie Mae —Reston, VA
- $155,000 - $209,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Master's degree
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Director of Procurement
Hanwha Defense USA Inc —Arlington, VA
- $155,000 - $200,000 a year
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Head of Data Center Operations Procurement - Americas, Infrastructure Planning and Sourcing
Amazon Data Services, Inc. —Herndon, VA
- $218,900 - $296,100 a year
- Full-time
- PMP
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- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Head of Procurement - North America
PERI —Elkridge, MD
- $145,000 - $160,000 a year
- Online Application
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Clean MVR report
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
8d
Global Head of Pricing & Procurement
DHL —Sterling, VA
- $135,921 - $181,228 a year
- 5 years
- Research
- Continuous improvement
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
PEPI: Director, Supply Chain: Procurement & Sourcing (OPEN TO ALL U.S. LOCATIONS)
Alvarez & Marsal —Washington, DC
- $150,000 - $225,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Organizational skills
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
Director of Distributor Relations
American AI Logistics —Arlington, VA
- Up to $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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FLEX Director - Technology Asset Fulfillment
Marriott International, Inc —Bethesda, MD
- $57.16 - $95.81 an hour
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Director, Global Supply Chain
CRDF Global —Arlington, VA
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
2d
P26/27 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT (FINANCE)
Arlington Public Schools - VA —Arlington, VA
- $94,349 - $154,638 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Research
- Mid-level
Director, Capital/Facilities Contracting and Procurement
University of the District of Columbia —Washington, DC
- $138.09 - $141.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Office
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
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Senior Director, Regional Execution, NA
Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC —Sterling, VA
- $225,000 - $235,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Director of Facilities & Vendor Management
E.L. Haynes Public Charter School —Washington, DC
- $102,637 - $120,568 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- 7 years
- High school
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Director - Global Markets & Supplier Programs
WeConnect International Inc —Washington, DC
- Mentoring
- Senior level
- Leadership
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Director of Technology Sales and Sourcing
Securis —Chantilly, VA
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Director, Supplier Development

AstraZeneca -
Gaithersburg, MD

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Job Details

$145,000 - $218,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Policy & process development
Developing strategic sourcing strategies
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Location Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States Job ID R-257979 Date posted 09/08/2026

Cell Therapy is one of the key areas of the business where AstraZeneca's is investing significantly to achieve its bold ambition to become a $80B organization. The Director, Supplier Development will be responsible for strategically improving the performance and capabilities of a company's supplier base by identifying areas for improvement, implementing development plans, and monitoring progress to ensure consistent quality, delivery, and cost efficiency across all suppliers, often collaborating closely with procurement teams to achieve optimal supply chain results. You will report to the Senior Director, Sourcing & Procurement and may be based in Gaithersburg, MD, or Santa Monica, CA

Essential Functions and Accountabilities:

Design and implement a risk model that will reduce any potential supply disruption ahead of launch and demand forecast for the Cell Therapy Portfolio. Strategically evaluate N-2 Supply Chain suppliers to be incorporated at the portfolio risk profile.

Supplier Evaluation and Assessment: Conduct thorough evaluations of existing suppliers, assessing their performance against key metrics like quality, delivery time, cost, sustainability and compliance with company standards to identify areas for improvement.
Development Plans Creation: Develop customized improvement plans for individual suppliers based on their identified weaknesses, including specific goals, timelines, and action steps to address quality issues, cost reduction opportunities, and process optimization.
Supplier Performance Monitoring:Regularly track supplier performance against established metrics, identifying trends and potential risks, and taking corrective actions when necessary to maintain desired performance levels.
Collaboration with Technical, Quality & regulatory teams: Work closely with these teams to identify priority segments/categories where suppliers will need to be developed to ensure continuous supply and better COGS.
Continuous Improvement Initiatives: Lead and participate in continuous improvement activities within the supplier base, such as implementing Lean methodologies, Six Sigma practices, or other quality improvement program.
Risk Management:Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with the supplier base, including supply chain disruptions, geopolitical instability, and quality issues.
Stakeholder Management: Maintain effective communication with internal stakeholders, including Senior Leadership to ensure alignment on supplier development strategies.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Support leadership and change management of a growing supply chain organization. Other responsibilities as needed.
Build and lead a high-performing supplier development, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to drive individual and collective success.

Education and Experience:

A minimum of 7 years' experience with BA/BS, or 5 years with MA/MS, or 3 years with PhD.
Degree in Science, Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree highly desirable.
Minimum of combined 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, and process development preferably in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Specific experience in cell therapy highly desirable.
Experience in CMC, process development, and/or manufacturing required.

Skills/Abilities:

Strong understanding of supply chain management principles and best practices
Proven experience in supplier development, performance management, CMC and quality control
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify root causes of supplier issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Project management skills to develop and execute supplier improvement plans.
Knowledge of relevant quality standards and regulations
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to track supplier performance.

#CellTherapy

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $145K to $218K. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted

10-Aug-2026

Closing Date

17-Aug-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

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